Anticipation

Coobert and Norry traveled towards the tomb in anticipation.
They would gather treasures and be able to replace their lost goods and cart.

Lord Redbeard patiently waited in his office. He envisioned his retirement somewhat different. Constal Maximanus had all the fun, while he only signed papers.
Today his 'boys' would come back from Thar, Sarp anticipated their heroes' tales.

Shan Thar couldn't wait to tell Starweaver Fembrys another ritual was fully booked. The gold coming in would be well spent.

Tunaster had traveled with fewer and fewer rests as he approached Wheloon. He had heard a grand temple to the dedication of Mystra had been built and he couldn't wait to enter its gates.

Constal Maximanus Tholl reread the tax incomes from the newly built temple. He couldn't wait to show Lord Redbeard. Without his interference there wouldn't have even been a temple.

Starweaver Fembrys sat in her quarters, she couldn't wait to get the next 'Mystra's sacred Trust' ritual started. As more and more people were converted, she gained more power from her goddess.

Mhair returned from another boat trip. This last one was so heavy, he couldn't wait to get back and have a rest.
His employers had him work harder and faster ever since the gate had finished.

Veera slowly fell asleep. All the others had been taken already. Maybe if she just slept, she would be gone when she wakes up..

Lady Arthas anticipated another letter from Despayr. The gate functions and her position will soon be rising in command.

Kevrin couldn't wait till dusk to read his new book of Mystra.
He abandoned his guarding duties and locked himself in the bathroom.

The two guards couldn't have ran down the corridors any faster if they tried. They couldn't wait to step through the portal the Lady had built. Soon they too would know power.

And four adventurers were about to return from Thar, through the portal near Wheloon. They would touch all of the lives' that were now living in anticipation. As they too, couldn't wait to..